Overview
The spectacular Rocky Mountaineer route, the Coastal Passage, is the highlight in this 7 day trip. The three day rail journey through the Canadian Rockies takes you from Seattle to the resort town of Banff. The rest of your week between Seattle and Calgary is packed with scenic highlights, wildlife spotting and relaxed days to enjoy.
What's included
• 3 day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Rail station transfers in Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Itinerary
Day 1 - Seattle Arrival
Arrive in Seattle and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Chinatown, Pioneer Square, the sights of Pike Place Market or the Space Needle on your own at leisure. Overnight in Seattle.
Day 2 - Seattle to Vancouver
Take in the sights of Seattle you didn’t see yesterday before checking out from your hotel. A motorcoach will transfer you and your luggage to King Street Station to check in for the first leg of your Rocky Mountaineer journey to Vancouver.
After boarding, toast the rail voyage ahead and enjoy dinner onboard as you travel past the Chittenden Locks linking Puget Sound to Lakes Union and Washington as you wave goodbye to Seattle. Highlights include the fishing fleet (and Boeing jets) of Everett, the fields at the foot of the Cascade Mountains near Mount Vernon, sunset views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands beyond. After crossing the Canadian border, you’ll see the community of White Rock as the train hugs the Pacific Coast and travels into Vancouver. On arrival in Vancouver, a motorcoach will transfer you from Pacific Central Station to your nearby downtown hotel. Overnight in Vancouver.
Dinner included.
Day 3 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Enjoy a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge and into the Coast Mountains. Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure, discovering the coastal temperate rainforest and British Columbia’s First Nations heritage. Next, visit Grouse Mountain (gondola admission included), the Peak of Vancouver and take in breathtaking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 4 - Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 5 Kamloops to Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranch lands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 6 - Banff to Calgary with Summit Helicopter Tour
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 7 Calgary – End of Tour
Your tour ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranch lands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Breakfast & lunch included.
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Services
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GoldLeaf Service |
SilverLeaf Service |
Coach Style |
Bi-level dome |
Single-level dome |
Window Style |
Fully domed windows with panoramic views upstairs, private dining room on the lower level with large picture windows |
Oversized domed windows |
Included meals served onboard |
Gourmet à la carte |
Hot or cold breakfast options, Delicious hot entree lunch options |
Gourmet Snacks |
Included |
Included |
Meal service style |
Served in the dining room |
Individual service at your seat |
Number of Rocky Mountaineer Hosts |
Three to Four, plus full culinary team |
Three |
Alcoholic beverages |
Complimentary throughout journey |
Complimentary throughout journey |
Non-alcoholic beverages |
Included |
Included |
Outdoor viewing area |
Large open-air vestibule |
Outdoor viewing between coaches |
Luggage in Kamloops/ Quesnel |
Delivered to your hotel |
Delivered to your hotel |
Full storytelling |
Included |
Included |